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Ski Lodge Style

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Following Christmas the beginning of the year can always seem a little "flat" and dull. The pretty twinkling lights are all packed away, festive treats are eaten and Spring seems a long way off! So why not steal the style of the alpine slopes and cosy up to enjoy the rest of winter? I adore the jet set, ski chalet chic with it's fabulous blend of luxury lifestyle and rustic charm. Sumptuous textures of fur, suede, and cashmere are combined with raw wood, horn, felted wool and rough bark to create a look synonymous with this pastime. A delicious colour palette of caramel, fudge, chocolate, Arctic white, wolf grey and black add a decadent touch to any interior. This look is all about indulgence and pleasure, those apres ski afternoon teas with divine chocolate cake and perhaps a cafe correctto? Evenings of fine dining and discussions of the days exploits on the slopes, followed with Cognacs by a roaring log fire. The bliss of retiring to crisp white sheets under clouds of feather duvets and fur throws, happily exhausted from the mountain air!

Above image:wellness hotel AlpinaDolomites

Above image:Chalet Angora

Above images:1.Fur throw by Nicky Dobree 2.Interior design by Christian's & Hennie 3.Driftwood stick lamp from By the Sea 4.Graphite Tree glass votive from India Jane 5.colour palette suggestion by The Paper Mulberry(the colour palettes I put together are my suggestions for the general room schemes and don't particularly refer to paint unless specifically stated)

Above image:Swiss architect Peter Zumthor's holiday home

Above image:Luxury ski chalet Ferme de Moudon - interior designer Nicky Dobree

Above images:Hide cushion by Kamelo 2.Siberean Sable faux fur throw by Faux Fur Throws 3.Wood burning stove by Morso (model 6148) and the Morso Loop Log Carrier 4.Cognac glass by Normann Copenhagen 5.colour palette suggestion by The Paper Mulberry(the colour palettes I put together are my suggestions for the general room schemes and don't particularly refer to paint unless specifically stated)

Above image:Luxury ski chalet Ferme de Moudon - interior designer Nicky Dobree

Above image:Swiss architect Peter Zumthor's holiday home

Above images:1.Wool curtains with leather tabs from La Redoute 2.Ferrari Opus Focus Fagus Firewood Bag from Robeys 3.colour palette suggestion by The Paper Mulberry(the colour palettes I put together are my suggestions for the general room schemes and don't particularly refer to paint unless specifically stated) 4.Karstad armchair in Sivik dark grey from Ikea 5.Crystal cylinder votives in brown by Kamelo 6.Walnut and faux silk table lamp from DecoLight

Above image:One of the bathrooms at the luxury ski chalet Ferme de Moudon - interior designer Nicky Dobree

Above images:1.Reindeer hide rug from Nostagi 2.Dainty Doughnuts recipee from Martha Stewart Weddings 3.Cashmere blankets from the Nicky Dobree Collection 4.Cahsmere socks and hot water bottle set from the Nicky Dobree Collection 5.colour palette suggestion by The Paper Mulberry(the colour palettes I put together are my suggestions for the general room schemes and don't particularly refer to paint unless specifically stated)

Above images:Rocket Daybed by Slettvoll

Above images:1.Luxury ski chalet Ferme de Moudon - interior designer Nicky Dobree 2.Interior design by Christian's & Hennie 3.colour palette suggestion by The Paper Mulberry(the colour palettes I put together are my suggestions for the general room schemes and don't particularly refer to paint unless specifically stated) 4.Cable knit effect candles by Bougies la Francaise at Belier 5.Scrap wood effect wall paper by Piet Hein Eek 6.Drift wood floor lamp 'Nerikoh' by Bleu Nature

Above image:Luxury ski chalet Ferme de Moudon - interior designer Nicky Dobree

Above image:Luxury ski chalet Les Anges in Zermatt by The Oxford Ski Company

Above image: Interior design by NGI Stamford

For more Ski Chalet Chic:
One of my favourite Pinterest pinboards on "Chalet Style" is by S.M. click here to view
& my own Ski Chalet inboard:
Ski Lodge by The Paper Mulberry on Pinterest

For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their respective web sites. I create my mood boards/colour palettes with a computer programme called Photoshop by Adobe which is available for both Apple Mac and PC computers.

As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies.

With warmest wishes

Mid September - a feast for the senses!

Thursday, September 13, 2012

With the countryside ripe from the late summer sun and the hint of the crisp new season to come our senses are filled with delicious new textures and fragrances. I adore this time of year and love to bring the inspiration of early Autumn into our home. The smell of woodsmoke, subtle shades of misted berries and branches, the warmth of blankets and throws all add to the cosiness that this season brings. With a soft colour palette of Mist, Hay, Fog, Bark, Elderberry, Twig, Spice and Pebble it is a restful retreat for the coming Autumn months. Here are a few of my favourite finds:

Above image: photograph by The Paper Mulberry of a gorgeous new discovery - Mi-Septembre! Divine hand made linen sachets from Paris filled with a sublime perfume so soft and enveloping it conjures up freshly mown hay warmed by the sun, Autumn spices of cinnamon and star anise and has the merest hint of creamy, spiced hot chocolate - SUBLIME!!!I adore the rustic coconut shell toggle and leather cord, perfect for hanging these sachets from a pretty coat hanger or vintage hook.

Above image: photograph by The Paper Mulberry of a gorgeous new discovery - Mi-Septembre! The sachet above (on a fireplace in one of our guest bedrooms)is from their "Coco Blanc" collection with the delicious fragrance captured within the most divine crisp white, rustic linen. Place them on top of pillows for a subtle way to fragrance bedlinen and a lovely warm welcome for any house guest!

Above images: 1. The White Company - heavenly "Cliveden" throw and cushion in natural 2.Mi-Septembre divinely perfumed sachets from France 3.Stunning photography of Carl Bengtsson at Skarp Agent 4. The Paper Mulberry suggested Autumn 2012 colour palette 1

Above image: The White Company, their gorgeous new range of Ercol furniture and new seasons interior accessories

Above image: The White Company Autumn 2012 range of throws and cushions

Above image: photograph by The Paper Mulberry - divinely fragranced sachets from Mi-Septembre Paris! A wonderful way to subtly perfume linens when the weather is too cold to line dry. The gathered sachet in the front of my laundry basket is from the Mi-Septembre "Coco Gris" Collection and the white linen mini pillow is from the "Coco Blanc" Collection

Above images: 1.Plumo "Tweedy Knit Socks" 2.Mi-Septembre divinely perfumed sachet trio from France "Coco Blanc" Collection 3.Trend forecast by Edelkoort 4.Mi-Septembre spices 5.Plumo "Dusty Rose Suede String" 6.The Paper Mulberry suggested Autumn 2012 colour palette 2

Above image: Mi-Septembre! Divine hand made linen sachets from Paris filled with a sublime perfume so soft and enveloping to me it conjures up freshly mown hay warmed by the sun, Autumn spices of cinnamon and star anise and has the merest hint of creamy, spiced hot chocolate!

Above image: H&M chunky knit throw

Above images: 1.& 4. Christine Bauer photography 2.The Paper Mulberry images of our home 3.Photographer Carl Bengtsson at Skarp 5.The Paper Mulberry suggested Autumn 2012 colour palette 3

Above image: The Paper Mulberry living room fireplace in our previous home

Above image:The White Company "Clarendon" washed silk quilt and cushion in Heather

Above image: The White Company, their gorgeous new range of Ercol furniture and new seasons interior accessories

Above image: "Coco Blanc Collection" from Mi-Septembre Divine hand made linen sachets from Paris filled with a sublime perfume perfect for the kitchen linen drawer!

Above images:1.Scottish basketmaker Lise Bech crafting the most beautiful baskets from sweetly scented willow 2.Mark Hartley Landscape Architects 3.Photographer Carl Bengtsson at Skarp Agent 4.Mi-Septembre divinely perfumed linen sachet from their "Coco Gris" Collection 5.The Paper Mulberry suggested Autumn 2012 colour palette 4

Above image: The White Company, their gorgeous new range of Ercol furniture and new seasons interior accessories

Above image: Mi-Septembre divinely perfumed linen sachet from Paris - the "Coco Gris" Collection

to order your own Mi-Septembre beautifully gift boxed sachets you can by online at: http://www.mi-septembre.fr/en/ with a promotion on shipping until the end of September who could resist!

France - orders over 20 euros free shipping

European Union (Including the UK) - orders over 40 euros free shipping

United States & Canada - orders over 66.88 euros free shipping

For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. The colour swatches featured are my suggestions for accent shades and do not relate to specific paints unless otherwise stated, but I'm sure your favourite paint companies would be happy to suggest matches!

As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies.

With warmest wishes

Rust

Thursday, October 27, 2011

A rich colour palette of burning copper through to soft dusted oranges and soft plummy browns, warm, inviting and enveloping.

Above image: ANTIQUES AND INTERIORS Arcobaleno

Above images: 1.WALLPAPER "Stag Hunting" SHOP Fabrics & Papers 2.Rose print SHOP: Donna Geissler Photography 3.WALLPAPER "Empire" SHOP Fabrics & Papers 4.Antique iron window grill SHOP: La Caze

Above image: ANTIQUE canopy bed Le Louvre French Antiques

Above images: 1.CHATEAU La Creuzette 2.FABRIC "Cleo" Velvet by SHOP Fabrics & Papers 3.Interiors & lighting SHOP: Vox Populi 4.PHOTOGRAPHER Lois Slokoski

Above image: Chateau de Touffou from Country Life Magazine PICTURE LIBRARY

Above images: 1. HOTEL: Borgo Santo Pietro 2.Zoffany Medevi WALLPAPER at SHOP Fabrics & Papers 3.MAGAZINE Campagne Decoration France

Above image: MAGAZINE Art & Decoration France

Above images: 1.INTERIORS by Natalie Haegeman 2.FABRIC:"Crescendo" damask wool by Mulberry at SHOP Fabrics & Papers 3.Herringbone log bag at SHOP Not on the High Street 4.FABRIC "Clan" chenille at SHOP Fabrics & Papers

Above image: LOCATION AGENCY Mires Paris

Above images: 1.Print by PHOTOGRAPHER Alice Gao 2.FABRIC "Ancient Tartan" by Mulberry 3.Door by PHOTOGRAPHER Christine Bauer 4. The Paper Mulberry - our restoration project a vintage leather chair in the snug

Above image: INTERIORS i gigi

Above images: 1.PHOTOGRAPHER Paul Ryan-Goff 2.FABRIC: "Terracotta on linen" Crewel by Jan Baker 3.Apple holder by SHOP Whippet Grey 4.FABRIC: "Fair isle" by Zoffany

Above image: ANTIQUES AND INTERIORS Arcobaleno

Farmhouse Harvest

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Autumn is one of my favourite times of the year, when the countryside bursts into life and is filled with the most beautiful textures and tones. The soft, low sunlight creates gentle hues of palest golden green, farmhouse reds are rustic of the earth and greys are born of woodsmoke and ash. Wicker, straw, rust and scrubbed wood add texture, whilst the smells of Autumn fill the air now fresh and vibrant with the new season's bounty.